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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 584.64 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 584.64 and 133.28 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 584.64 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/584.64 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 584.64 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 77,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,920.82/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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